From tower crane operator to rigger
13 of the 16 essential skills of a rigger are already essential for a tower crane operator — about 81% of the job, before you learn anything new. It is the closest move from tower crane operator in the whole taxonomy.
These numbers compare two occupations, not you and a job. What you personally already cover depends on what you have actually done.
- 13
- skills carry over
- 3
- would be new
- 81%
- of the target job covered
- 16
- essential skills of a rigger
What a rigger does
Riggers specialise in the lifting of heavy objects, often helped by a crane or derrick. They work with crane operators to attach and detach crane loads. They may also install the heavy object in place.
What carries over
13 skillsEssential in both jobs. This is the part of the move you have already made.
- crane load charts
- follow health and safety procedures in construction
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- inspect construction sites
- interpret 2D plans
- interpret 3D plans
- keep heavy construction equipment in good condition
- mechanical tools
- react to events in time-critical environments
- secure heavy construction equipment
- use safety equipment in construction
- work ergonomically
- work in a construction team
What would be new
3 skillsEssential for a rigger and not for a tower crane operator. Note that the taxonomy describes activities rather than tools, so some of these may be things you already do under a different name.
Other moves from tower crane operator
2 roles- mobile crane operator11 skills in common
- pile driving hammer operator10 skills in common
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How far are you from being a rigger?
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